Due to an outbreak of conjunctivitis on Ward C2 at the St. Michael Geriatric Hospital on Beckles Road, St. Michael, the Ministry of Health is advising family members that visits to patients on that ward will not be allowed until the situation resolves.
Relatives of patients on Ward C2 are asked to call the Geriatric Hospital to make arrangements for the delivery of clothes or other items. Additionally, the
Ministry is urging visitors with relatives on other wards not “to wander on to other wards”.
Members of the public, who are themselves experiencing conjunctivitis, are asked not to go to the Geriatric Hospital. They are also reminded to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands before and after visits to the institution.
All visitors should, however, follow instructions given by management and staff at the Geriatric Hospital while on the premises.
Management of the Geriatric Hospital has indicated that steps are being taken to treat those patients who have been affected and to ensure that proper hygiene practices are followed by staff and patients. This is in the interest of the health of patients, staff and visitors.
The Ministry of Health regrets any inconvenience caused as a result of this temporary measure and thanks the public for their cooperation at this time.
